THE ENCOURAGER   "…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

           First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

                   August 4, 2010

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                    C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                                              Debra J. Fortner, Secretary

                Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director                                                                             Kay M. Young, Pianist

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                          James R. Skinner, Custodian

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

FOCUS ON GOD’S PURPOSES

2 Samuel 7:1-7, 11b-16, 18-21

Morning Worship Service

KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON THE GOAL

Hebrews 12:1-2

Dr. M. B. Morrow, Jr.

Evening Bible Study & Fellowship

SOUL SHAPING: Disciplines That Conform You to The Image of Christ

FROM BUSYNESS TO FOCUS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                        Kristopher Bowie, 8-8 Chelsea Reynolds, 8-11

                        Lauren Orias, 8-8 Ben Weaver, 8-11

                        Tab Patton, 8-8 Madeline Garner, 8-12

                        Koosje Smith, 8-9    Emily Harrison, 8-12

                        Jim Skinner, 8-10 Randy Shaver, 8-12

                        Tara Walker, 8-10 Kim McAbee, 8-13

                        Ryan Anderson, 8-10 Anna Grace Anderson, 8-14

                        Docia Sloan, 8-11 Jeana Dobbins, 8-14

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Harold & Eleanor Ashe

718 Three Wood Lane

Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Mike Elliott

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Next Wednesday, August 11

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Each Wednesday * 6:30 pm

YOUTH MISSION GROUPS

This Wednesday * 6:00 pm

Acteens (Girls in Grades 6-12) will meet at Three Pines Pool (cost $3.00) for swimming & Bible study.

Challengers (Guys in Grades 6-12) will be meeting at the home of Keith, Christine, Chelsea & Connor Reynolds, for swimming & Bible study.

Summer Stewardship

CATCH UP YOUR GIVING!

At present, we are $14,993.56 (an average of $484 a week) behind in giving toward our church budget for the year. God has given us some amazing opportunities and we want to be at our very best for Him. Each area of our church’s ministry needs to be strong and vibrant. Please consider what you can do to help us “catch up” this summer.

DR. BOBBY MORROW

Pulpit Guest * This Sunday Morning, August 8

We welcome Dr. M. B. Morrow, Jr to our pulpit. Dr. Morrow served as our pastor from 1968 to 1973. During his ministry here a wonderful revival broke out in our community, especially with the youth. Many of these are now serving in ministry positions. We give thanks for the way the Lord has continued to bless our church and community through Dr. Morrow’s ministry and are delighted to have him return and share with us from God’s word.

SOUL SHAPING:

Disciplines that Conform You to the Image of Christ

This Sunday Night, August 8 * 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

FROM BUSYNESS TO FOCUS

Barbara Brown Taylor writes, “It does seem to me that at least some of us have made an idol of exhaustion. The only time we know we have done enough is when we are running on empty and when the ones we love most are the ones we see least. When we lie down to sleep at night, we offer our full appointment calendars to God in lieu of prayer, believing that God – who is as busy as we are – will surely understand.” Our study this Sunday will focus on practices that help believers maintain focus - unplugging, silence, solitude, & rest. All are welcome!

If you would like to - bring treats or snacks with you to share. We will provide the lemonade and coffee.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Rex & Jan Skinner

Kitchen Fund

In Honor of Jack & Ruby Rhodes

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

August 1

Preschool 7

Children 13

Youth 13

Adults 94

Total Attendance 127

BUDGET August 1 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $  250,557.50

Offering $ 9,335.35 $  235,563.94

Over/(Under) $ 1,252.85 ($ 14,993.56)

DESIGNATED FUNDS August 1

Over & Above Offering $ 50.00

Designated Offerings $ 579.69

Total Designated      $ 629.69

TOTAL $ 9,965.04

DEACON MINISTRY

Having been nominated to serve, after much prayer and seeking the Lord’s leadership, the following feel that the time is right to submit their names for consideration as deacons for the 2010 – 2013 term.  During our morning worship service this Sunday, August 8, you will be asked to select four people to join those already serving in this needed ministry in our church. Absentee ballots are available for those who will be out of town or who are physically unable to attend.

Bobby Abercrombie          Walter Garrett          Jason Ketterman         

Randy Rhodes          Milton Smith          Morgan Smith          Rodney Weaver

From the First Baptist Church By-Laws:

The duties & qualifications of the deacons shall be those prescribed by the New Testament in Acts 6:1-8 & 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

· They shall constitute an advisory council in all matters relating to the

business affairs of this church and

· Shall assist the pastor in the discharge of his pastoral duties.

· They shall receive reports from the various officers and departments

       of the church, carefully considering such reports, making such

  recommendations and suggestions as they may deem judicious and for

           the best interest of the church.

· They shall be specifically charged with the administering of the Lord's

Supper,

· With keeping the membership enlisted in the full program of the

            church, and

· With promoting peace, harmony and the spirit of cooperation among

           the membership.

· They shall furthermore serve as a committee of discipline, exercising a

           special watch-care over the members of the church, &

· Under the leadership of the pastor, make special effort to maintain

           spiritual harmony and righteous living among the membership of this

           church.

RED CROSS SHELTER TRAINING

This Saturday, August 7

Hurricane season runs until November 30. Our church is a designated shelter for the Upstate. WE WANT TO BE READY IN CASE WE ARE CALLED TO HELP. We will need lots of trained volunteers. Two courses will be offered without charge. Sign up through the church office for either or for both.

Shelter Operations * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Shelter Simulation * 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Our WMU asks that you consider donating school supplies for students in District 4. A list of items needed for each school will be placed in your Sunday School class and on the outside bulletin board. Please bring your items to the church office by Friday, August 13.

WMU TABLE

Have you ever wanted a little something to give somebody to encourage them and to let them know that they are loved? There are many tracts that do this and also they tell the person how they can belong to Jesus and have eternal life. Tracts are available on the WMU table in the back foyer.

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

Fund Balance: $ 87,458.56

Funds that exceed the cost of the Sanctuary Heating and Air Project will be applied to our 7^th OVER and ABOVE project – Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation.

LOVE OFFERING

For Debra Fortner

In appreciation for her 8 years of service to our church, the Personnel Committee will be receiving a love offering to present to Debra Fortner on Sunday, Aug. 29. To take part, write “Fortner Love Offering” on any offering envelope between now & Aug. 25. Debra’s last day in the office is this Friday. She will continue to help us with our financial records on a part-time basis during the interim period.

ON MISSION – RHETTA ATKINS

Please be in prayer for Rhetta Atkins as she serves in Kenya with a group from North Greenville University.

SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Saddle Ridge Ranch:

Saddle Up! Partner Up! Hit the Trail!

If you are interested in helping on Wednesday nights for the 2010-2011school year, please call the church office.

Fall Family Fun Night – August 18

Regular Programs Begin – August 25

Helping Hands Ministries

DICK BROOKS MEMORIAL

GOLF CLASSIC

Thursday, September 9 * 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Three Pines Country Club

Registration and Sponsorship forms are available in the church office. The tournament is held to raise funds to help those in need in our community.

Regular Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Email: office@woodruff1st.org

Web site: www.woodruff1st.org

Telephone: (864) 476-8171 Fax: (864) 476-3141

THE ENCOURAGER

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171. Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org

EMMA GRAY REVIVAL

August 29-31 * 6:00 pm

Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church

D. J. Horton, pastor of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church will be preaching. All are welcome!

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

THANKS!

Dear Christian Brothers and Sisters of First Baptist Prayer Group, Thank you for your prayers. God has blessed with successful surgery and I am on my way to recovery. Please continue to pray for Feryl and I. Christian regards, Dr James T Sloan

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

6:00 pm Acteens at Three Pines Pool

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds’

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

4:30 pm Exercise Class

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

9:00 am Red Cross Shelter Training – Operations

1:00 pm Red Cross Shelter Training - Simulation

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

9:00 am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

1:45 pm Personnel Committee Meeting

4:00 pm Membership Committee Meeting

6:00 pm Bible Study – Fellowship Hall

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

6:45 pm WMU Leadership Training - Morningside

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

4:30 pm Exercise Class

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

7:45 pm Personnel Committee Meeting

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

4:30 pm Exercise Class

6:00 pm Personnel Committee Meeting

SHARING THE MINISTRY – AUGUST 8

Greeters:

J McAbee, K Reynolds (f), R Skinner (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: R Smith, J & M Ward

Welcome Center: J Harrill, J Granger Sound: S Rogers

Outreach Notes: M D Scott B P Screening: L Rhodes

Nursery: V R & R Smith, H Foster pm: T J McAbee, P Scott

Ushers: D Bailey, J Lanford (f), C Simpkins, Jr (o), S Cooper (p)

pm: T Skinner, R Smith

Children’s Worship: M Workman, S Workman, K Abercrombie

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 1 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship as we begin a new year of Golden Age programs. All are welcome!

Our September program guests will be:

The Martha Franks Singers

Hosts and Hostesses: Floyd & Cora Stewart,

Pat & Sarah Patterson, Michiko Phillips

Devotional: Lottie Caldwell

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am * All are Welcome!